| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.55 | 9.457% | $270.9608 | $270.96 | $270.95 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.89 | 3.280% | $125.888 | $125.89 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.95 | 12.852% | $34.9277 | $34.93 | $34.95 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.39 | 12.439% | $257.9238 | $257.92 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.33 | 10.775% | $8.1198 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.42 | 12.341% | $79.1105 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.57 | 3.868% | $186.5158 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.10 | $963.4464 | $963.45 | $963.40 | $963.40 | |